On February 25, 2018, I am running the Disney Princess Half Marathon to raise funds for Girl Power 2 Cure. This is the fourth year that I have been a member of Team GP2C and the second year that I am running the half marathon. Team GP2C is raising money to support Rett Syndrome research, a rare neurological disorder that can cause the symptoms of autism, cerebral palsy, anxiety disorders, and seizure disorders, all in one little girl. I am running in honor of my daughter, Allison, who was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome when she was 2 years old.

I have come so far from my previous self who used to joke that I needed a 0.0 sticker for my car. I had never enjoyed running- not even as a child. In fact, I ran my very first mile back in 2012 when I was training to be a part of Team GP2C for the very first time. It turns out that all you need is a little inspiration to achieve those things that you think are impossible. My inspiration is my beautiful daughter, and all of the other girls that we have met who have Rett Syndrome. Girl Power 2 Cure has been such an amazing source of support and inspiration for Allison and I on our Rett Syndrome journey. We now have HOPE that Allison will one day benefit from a meaningful treatment or cure from this horrible diagnosis- and we want to help fund the research dollars that will get us there!

This is the 7th year that Team GP2C has participated in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Race Weekend. To date, they have raised more than $1.3 million for the Rett Syndrome Research Trust through the generous supporters and sponsors of their runners. 

I will keep on running #untilshecan. Your help is our hope!!!!
Love, Robin
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